Why Americans are so divided over teaching critical race theory

Critical race theory, or CRT - often a graduate-level framework examining how the legacy of slavery and segregation in America is embedded in its legal systems and policies - has become the source of a political flashpoint across the country. The debate over its potential role in school curricula has roiled school districts and state legislatures nationwide. Amna Nawaz reports.
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